The diagnosis and treatment of severe pelvic fractures
- VernacularTitle:严重骨盆骨折的诊治
- Author:
Jiande XIAO
;
Daping WANG
;
Wei LU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Pelvic;
Fracture, unstable;
Diagnosis and treatment;
Strategy
- From:
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma
2002;0(01):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To discuss the strategies for diagnosis and treatment of severe pelvic fracture. Methods 38 patients with severe fracture of pelvis circle and different complications were studied in this paper from May, 1997 to June, 2005. 28 cases underwent emergency treatment for shock, 31 cases had internal fixation, and 14 cases received operative procedures for their complications. Results All the 38 cases survived. The integrity of the pelvic circle was restored in patients with unstable pelvic fracture. Most of the patients were back to their former work. Conclusions In treatment of severe pelvic fractures, the hemorrhagic shock and other complications endangering life should be promptly treated, and restoration of the integrity of the pelvic circle is the most important step.